Clubbing Offers for The Republican and Partner Papers
The Republican announces discounted advance rates for subscriptions to The Republican and Weekly Press The Republican and Toledo Blade and related trio weekly tribunes with prices in advance The offer includes a premium free year for five new subscribers and applies to clubbing bundles across several papers This pricing targets the Congress and presidential campaign period.
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Rene
Republican
Weekly Tribune
Toledo Blade
WRG Rarvalrcan
Congress
Press
Farm Sale Notice Near Jersey Town
Mr Elias Hendershott will sell horses cattle and other personal property on this farm four miles from Jersey town on Wednesday March 20 1901 at 9 0 oslock.
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Elias Hendershott
Jerseytown
Oslock
Illness News and Local Happenings in Greenwood Township
Notice items report serious illness of Mr. Hugh Fairman of Greenwood Township. River ice broke at the place on Monday and passed by without causing damage. Ex Governor Robert E Pattison will visit Berwick on Decoration Day. Bishop Talbot to officiate at Episcopal church for class confirmation. Mr Brandt, brother of Rev C H Brandt, visiting Bloomsburg.
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Robert E. Pattison
Berwick
Talbot
Episcopal Church
Mr. Brandt
C. H Brandt
Reformed Church
Bloomsburg
Freas farm bridge swept away by weekend flood
The stone arch bridge on the Freas farm over the West Branch of Briar Creek, a county bridge, was carried away by Sunday night’s flood.
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Freas
Briar Creek
Bloomsburg Firemen Guests Visit Berwick for Social
More than 100 firemen and friends from Bloomsburg formed an excursion party to Berwick on Saturday night to enjoy the hospitality of the Berwick firemen.
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Bloomsburg
Berwick
Scramble for Krickbaum Vacancy Heats Up
As petitions circulate for the Krickbaum vacancy the field of Democratic aspirants grows crowded. Charles H. Rice appears to have the most signatures among the efforts.
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Krickbaum
Charles H. Rice
Joe Vansickle and the Glass Egg Teaching Feat
In Wilkesbarre Record of the Times Barney Case discusses Joe Vansickle of Espy who claims success in teaching chickens to lay glass shelled eggs, a claim highlighted in a recent discourse.
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Joe Vansickle
Espy
Barney Case
Cnake
Times
Joe
Eto
Court Holds Need for Com missioner Successor
Appointment of a successor to Commissioner William Krickbaum is awaited as speculation swirls over the chosen man. The appointee would serve until January 1, 1903 unless Krickbaum appeals and the Supreme Court reverses the lower court.
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William Krickbaum
Krickbaum
Supreme Court
Gibbons Company Plant Ready for Operation and Prospects
The Henry W. Gibbons Company reports its new plant equipped and ready to operate with several orders booked and in prospect. Full operation will create jobs and the outlook appears promising despite recent weather damage. Heavy rains caused destruction and disruption to bridges on Green Creek and Little Fishing near Eyers Grove, halting travel for several days.
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Henry W. Gibbons Company
C. P. &W. Rathesd
Green ‘Creek
Eyers Grove
Wife of Frank Ed gar dies at Wedgetown
Mremma Edgar, wife of Frank Edgar, died at home in Wedgetown Hemlock township on Saturday morning aged about thirty six. She was a daughter of Benjamin Lore of Iola. A husband and five children survive. Funeral at ten o clock this morning with services at Putoh Hill church.
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Mremma Edgar
Frank Edgar
Wedgetown
Hemlock Township
Benjamin ‘Lore
Iola
Putoh Hill Church
Death of George F. VanBuskirk Age 77
George F. VanBuskirk died at his son in law Theodore Rede ker s East Street home Monday morning aged seventy seven. He moved to Bloomeburg in 1892 after living in Hughesville. In recent months his health declined. Five children survive. Remains will be taken to Hughesville Thursday morning for funeral services.
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George F. VanBuskirk
Theodore Redeker
East Street
Bloomeburg
Hughesville
Mote
Death of Peter Jacoby Longtime County Resident
Peter Jacoby a well known resident of the county died at his Mt Pleas ant township home on Saturday afternoon from heart disease and dropsy aged about eighty four. He leaves six children three sons and three daughters. His wife Mrs Jacoby died last September. Funeral was held at his residence yesterday at two o clock with Rev A D Thomas of Reformed church officiating and burial in Romement cemetery.
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Peter Jacoby
Mt. Pleasant Township
Death of Eltag Gigger in Bloomsburg Home
Eltag Gigger died suddenly at his home behind the Fifth Street school in Bloomsburg on Saturday afternoon after years of poor health. He aged nearly eighty one. His wife, seriously ill at daughter Mrs Edward Yost’s home, survives. Lloyd Gigger, a nephew, found him. Funeral held yesterday from Mr Edward Yost’s Peed home.
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Eltag Gigger
Fifth Street
Bloomsburg
Lloyd Gigger
Gigger
Dorn
Montour Township
Sarho
Edward Yost
Edward Yost Rans
Promising student Jay Allen dies after illness
Jay Allen, a Bloomsburg resident and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, died early Sunday after a brief illness diagnosed by his college physician. He lived with his grandparents, had attended State College and Bucknell, and his funeral from his grandmother’s home drew a large crowd, with memorials at college and school and interment at Rosemont cemetery.
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Tron
Bloomsburg
Colet
Psi
Jay
Joshua Fetterman
Messrs
Vetter
Ent
Lynn
Colley
Lincoln Tustin Dies In Home Of His Mother
Lincoln Tustin aged about thirty nine died at his mother's home on Fourth Street Monday morning after years of tuberculosis. He once worked for Bloomsburg Iron Co and as cashier at First National Bank of Catawissa. His family brought him home from El Paso Texas for his final days. Funeral at his mother's home at two pm conducted by Rev. J. D. Smith with interment in Rosemont Cemetery.
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A. Lincoln Tustin
J. P. Pustin
Fourth Street
Colorado
Lincoln
J. P. Tustin
J. D. Smith
Rosemont Cemetery
Court session outlines orders and injunctions in Monday docket
The court, with President Judge Little and associates Fox and Kurtz, granted an administrator power to raise funds by mortgage or sale. A new trial was ordered, with case placed on next term’s list. Several petitions and injunctions were addressed including a restraining order on Krickbaum and a restaurant license transfer from P B Hed dens to Susan Fairman in Bloomsburg.
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Little and
Fox and Kurtz
Harriet Carr
W. E. Summers
Nopsult
Co-operative Leving and Joan Association
William Gross
Ryse
Electric hallway project to hire large grading staff
After frost, contractors will deploy many workers to grade and lay ties and rails for the electric hallway. Contracts have been signed with manufacturers for ties poles rails joints spikes wiring and machinery. M F D Scanlan Co as general contractor is praised for promising top quality work on the highway project.
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M. F. D. Scanlan & Co
AntiSaloon League targets Altoona hotel and restaurant violations
The AntiSaloon League urges a vigorous campaign against hotel and restaurant violators in Altoona. Dickinson College students Au rmean and George W. Pedrow reported gambling activity including dice games and other devices. Prosecutions opened this week as cases progressed.
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Altoona
Iew
Rmean
George W. Pedrow
Dickinson College
AntiSaloon League
Oo Pyeeday Charie A. Kiiak and
Petrick McCann
Danville Hospital Trustees Named by Governor
Governor Stone appoints three year trustees for the State Hospital for the Insane at Danville. Appointees include JamesScarlett Danville William E Holloway Danville Fountain W Orider Bellefonte B H Detwiler Williamsport Olin F Harvey Wilkes Barre Howard Lyon Williamsport Monroe H Kulp Shamokin Charles Chalfant Danville and W L Gouger Danville.
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Stone
Cspital For
Danville
James Scarlet
William E. Holloway
Fountain W. Orider
Bellefonte
B. H. Detwiler
Williamsport
Olin F. Harvey
Wilkes-Barre
Howard Lyon
Monroe H. Kulp
Shamokin
Charles Chalfant
W. L. Gouger
Pittston Murderer John Lutz Sentenced to Hang
Judge Halsey in Wilkes Barre ordered the hanging of John Lutz for the Pittston murder of his wife two years ago. Lutz was tried twice. a first jury convicted he won a new trial after juror Koons claimed coercion. In the second trial he again faced murder in the first degree with insanity offered as his plea.
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Halsey
Wilkes- Barre
John Lutz
Pittston
Lutz
Koons
Harrisburg Council Passes $5 Fine for Spitting on Public Places
The Harrisburg City Council approved an ordinance imposing a five dollar fine on spitting on sidewalks streetcars or in any public place. The measure, backed by Mayor Fritchey, aims to curb defilement by loafers and protect women travelers.
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Harrisburg City Council
Fritchey
Harrisburg Council
Evangelical Appointments In Lewisburg District
The Lewisburg district of the Central Pa. Conference of the United Evangelical Church announced appointments at Red Lion. N. Young presiding elder. Lewisburg J. W. Thompson. Milton D. L. Kepner. Milton Circuit J. O. Briggs. Muncy Valley E. B. Dunn. Dushore W. J. Campbell. Bernice and Lopez D. F. Young. Bloomsburg J. W. Bentz. Espy 8.5. Mumey. Waller W. A. Falls. Columbia E. E. Shaffer. Berwick J. J. Lohr. Wescopeck E. D. Keen. Luzerne E. L. Kessler. Zion Grove W. H. Stover. Nanticoke H. Minsker. Ransom B. F. Keller. Scranton Zion J. W. Messinger. Susquehanna F. W. Myer. B. Hengst evangelist. G. Hunter, A. L. Reeser. I. M. Pines, W. P. Thomas. Jd. Dick member Berwick Quarterly Conference. Rev. G. W. Curran returns to St. Paul’s, Williamsport.
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Lewisburg
United Evangelical Church
Red Lion
N. Young
J. W. Thompson
Milton
D. L. Kepner
J. O. Briggs
Muncy Valley
E. B. Dunn
Dushore
W. J. Campbell
Bernice and Lopez
D. F. Young
Bloomsburg
J. W. Bentz
Espy
Mumey
Waller
W. A. Falls
Columbia
E. E. Shaffer
Berwick
J. J. Lohr
Wescopeck
E. D. Keen
Luzerne
E. L. Kessler
Zion Grove
W. H. Stover
Nanticoke
H. Minsker
Ransom
B. F. Keller
Scranton Zion
J. W. Messinger
Susquehanna
F. W. Myer
B. Hengst
G. Hunter
A. L. Reeser
I. M. Pines
W. P. Thomas
Jd. Dick
Berwick Quarterly Conference
G W. Curran
St. Paul's Church
Williamsport
Bill to relocate county buildings on public squares
A House bill in Harrisburg, already passed by the Senate, would allow relocating court houses jails or other county buildings from public squares if municipal councils consent. Introduced by Senator Grady of Philadelphia, it aims to ease Luzerne County’s courthouse site issues and authorize new locations on other squares or parts of them.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Grady
Philadelphia
Luzerne County
Daily Record
Pennsylvania Railroad Introduces New Passenger Schedule
On March 18 the Pennsylvania Railroad announces a revised schedule between Philadelphia and Buffalo with two fast expresses daily. The day train departs Philadelphia 8 30 a m and 8 25 p m with arrivals in Buffalo 8 00 p m and 7 35 a m, featuring Pullman parlor cars dining service and through vestibule coaches. Stops include York Lancaster Harrisburg Sunbury Milton Williamsport Lock Haven Renova Driftwood Emporium Junction Port Allegany Arcade and East Aurora northbound. The night train runs Philadelphia 8 25 p m to Buffalo 8 00 p m return with vestibule sleeping cars. The service aims to meet rising Buffalo travel and Pan American Exposition traffic.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Buffalo
York
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Sunbury
Milton
Williamsport
Lock Haven
Renova
Driftwood
Emporium Junction
Port 4
Olean
Arcade
East Aurora
Lehigh University 445 Students From 27 States and 12 Countries
The Register of Lehigh University Bethlehem shows attendance of 445 students from 27 states and 12 foreign countries along with 44 teaching staff. Ten courses are offered including Classical Latin Scientific Quil Engineering Mechanical Engineering and more. A 1146 member graduate list over 35 years highlights influence on U S industrial development and foreign relations. Provision exists for needy students to postpone tuition until after graduation.
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Lehigh University
Sorth Bethlehem
United States
State revenues and outlays for the coming fiscal years
State Treasurer James E. Barnett reports 1900 revenues at 14 289 820 05 with an increase from 1899. Projections to 1902 show 13 327 504 in revenues yearly and about 11 500 000 in outlays for government expenses plus 5 500 000 to schools and 1 000 000 for school restoration plus 1 000 000 annually for capitol construction.
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James E. Barnett
Col. Barnett
Stone
Commonwealth
Auditor General
Disappearance of Postmaster Henry J. Smith in Salladaysburg
Jerseyshore dispatch reports the postmaster Henry J. Smith vanished while walking to Jersey shore with about 400 dollars. He was last seen on an unfrequented road through a forest after leaving home on a business errand. Neighbors suspect foul play though his finances and home life are described as orderly.
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Jerseyshore
Salladaysburg
Henry J. Smith
Smith
Marriages in Reformed Parish Ledger
The notice records the marriage between William N. Heas gis nokhorn and Miss Lottie G. Shetler of that street. Also a solicitation for canvassers by mail with address in Binghamton NY. An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease promotes its use for foot ailments with free samples offered.
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A. Utz
Liam N. He
Gis Nokhorn
Miss Lottie G. Shetler
Htatreet
Try Jell O Dessert Promptly At Home
A dated ad copy promotes a quick two minute Jell O dessert with fruit flavors. Instruction mentions adding hot water and cooling, listing lemon orange raspberry and strawberry options. The text ends with a storefront claim and a March 13 reference.
Mothers Powders for Children Feverish and Constipated
An old advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children will cure feverish stomach headaches and constipation. It notes worms can be removed and offers a 25 cent price with free sample by mail from Aller 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York dated March 13 1901.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Mother Gray
Aller
LeRoy, N. Y
Kemp’s Balm for Grippe Advised by Local Drugists
A remedy for grippe recommends Kemp's BAL for throat and lungs. Do not wait for symptoms. obtain a bottle and keep two for use. The balsam is claimed to prevent pneumonia by loosening coughs and keeping lungs clear. Sold by druggists at 25 and 50 cents. March 13, 1901.
Auctioneer Seeks Public Patronage for Special Notices
Rush G. Wintersteen of Mifflintown offers general auctioneer services with dates and rates available via Creasy's store. Special dinner sets in French and German china and English Semi-Porcelain Deco rated Mekin underglazed at L. E. Whary's Special with prices from now until April 15.
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Rush G. Wintersteen
Miffluville
Creasy
Johnson & Booths
L. E. Whary
Clark's Lace Curtains and Curtain Materials
Advertises lace curtains in multiple patterns including 3 yd lace curtains at $1.00 and $1.75 per pair, Brussels effects, open centre nets at $3.50, Arabian Lace curtains $4.86 per pair, and materials by the yard. Also lists curtain poles and French motifs for door and window panels.
A Fair Exchange in Honest Merchandising Practice
The notice argues stores must provide full value for money and never offer less than a just equivalent. It urges customers to investigate how closely the shop's practices match its preaching and confirms a commitment to fair exchanges.
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Geo. W. Hess
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